I know that fast combat is dying. The word is alot of competitors want to use existing F2D equipment with the kill rule. My question is regarding the Rc car engine conversions being used in Slow rat. Has anyone considered using these instead of the F2d engines? I know if you already fly F2d then using that equipment makes sense, but those engines are costly. I also figure the learning curve is rather step. How about an Open .25 class. If you want to run an OS .25 thats great. If you want to run some conversion thats fine to. Maybe limit the nitro to 15 or 20%.
I'm not currently competing, but would like to at some point. I'm sure that SL is a great learning tool, and saves a bunch of airframes from the dumpster, but I hate to see the planes throttled back.
I still remember going to Dayton and Cinncinati and there was a TON of competitors. I know those days are gone ,but soon combat will be a thing of the past, if something isn't done.
Steve